NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – An alcoholic’s desire to quit drinking, rather than the effects of therapy, may be what determines success, according to a new report. The report, based on a reanalysis of a major study of three approaches to alcoholism, concludes that none of the strategies is particularly effective if the patient is [...]
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The Rev. Troy Perry, who founded the Metropolitan Community Church, will give his farewell speech at the denomination’s General Conference in Calgary Thursday. The Rev. Nancy Wilson is expected to be ratified as his successor. The Rev. Troy Perry, who founded the first Metropolitan Community Church in Los Angeles, will give his farewell speech at [...]
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In some weddings, “’til death do us part” is going the way of “to honor and obey” — that is, out the window. Vows like “For as long as we continue to love each other,” “For as long as our love shall last” and “Until our time together is over” are increasingly replacing the traditional [...]
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Canada is the fourth nation to grant full legal rights to same-sex couples. The other three nations are the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain. Canada, the fourth nation to grant full legal rights to same-sex couples. TORONTO, Canada (AP) — Canada legalized gay marriage Wednesday, becoming the world’s fourth nation to grant full legal rights to [...]
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The video game industry’s decision to give an adults-only rating to the best-selling “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas” because of explicit sexual content could signal the start of a crackdown on raunchy games. The rating change followed intense pressure from politicians and media watch groups. Retailers reacted swiftly – Wal-Mart Stores [...]
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of U.S. soldiers in Iraq say morale is low, according to an Army report that finds psychological stress is weighing particularly heavily on National Guard and Reserve troops. Still, soldiers’ mental health has improved from the early months of the insurgency, and suicides have declined sharply, the report said. Also, [...]
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A brain-dead pregnant woman on life support has reached the milestone in her pregnancy where doctors believe the baby could realistically survive outside the womb, giving her family renewed hope about the devastating ordeal. Susan Torres, 26, lost consciousness from a stroke May 7 after aggressive melanoma spread to her brain. [...]
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The government warned doctors Tuesday to be on the lookout for rare but deadly infections in women using the so-called abortion pill RU-486, citing two more deaths after its use. At least five U.S. women have died after taking the pill since it began selling in 2000, although the Food and Drug [...]
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The number of Americans admitted to hospitals and clinics for treatment of methamphetamine and prescription painkiller addictions rose sharply in 2003, federal health officials said Monday. Nearly 117,000 Americans entered hospitals and clinics for treatment of methamphetamine addiction in 2003, a 10 percent rise from the year before. Treatments for abuse of prescription narcotics like [...]
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Nearly one in four smokers mistakenly believes that smoking so-called “less harmful” herbal or reduced nicotine cigarettes is less harmful to their health, according to a new survey. Researchers found nearly 40 percent of smokers had heard of “less-harmful” cigarettes. Of those who could name a brand, 25 percent thought they were better for you [...]
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SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) — Shooting. Killing. Vehicular mayhem. Sexual conquests. Teenagers can experience it all through today’s almost-anything-goes breed of video games, primarily among those rated “M” for mature. The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is responsible for that rating system, and this self-regulating video game industry group has suddenly found itself on the [...]
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Republicans praise John Roberts Jr. as Dems vow thorough review. WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Bush on Tuesday chose as his first Supreme Court nominee U.S. Circuit Judge John Roberts Jr., a conservative whose selection pleased Republicans and prompted Democrats to vow a thorough review in the Senate. If confirmed by the Senate, Roberts would replace [...]
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SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) — A manager who has affairs with subordinates can create a work climate that constitutes sexual harassment even for uninvolved employees, the California Supreme Court ruled Monday. Phil Horowitz, of the California Employment Lawyers Association, who submitted a brief to the court in support of a lawsuit filed by two women, [...]
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Federal Election Commission has dismissed a complaint against the Rev. Jerry Falwell that said he broke federal election law by urging followers last summer to re-elect President Bush. Falwell’s lawyer, Mathew D. Staver, said in a news release Monday that the FEC notified him that it had ruled in the [...]
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42,500 injuries also recorded by Iraq Body Count 42,500 injuries also recorded by Iraq Body Count The Iraq Body Count — a London-based group comprising academics and human rights and anti-war activists — said on Tuesday that 24,865 civilians had died between March 20, 2003 and March 19, 2005. The group said 42,500 injuries were [...]
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Do you have the Gospel Music Channel? Introducing Gospel Music Channel – the first 24-hour, all music entertainment network devoted to the uplifting, inspiring and diverse music that is Gospel. From the soulful sounds of artists like CeCe Winans, to the country gospel roots of Johnny Cash and Randy Travis, to the contemporary Christian music [...]
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Only dark chocolate will do for those looking for help for their hearts July 19, 2005 — Willie Wonka fans have more to celebrate this week — even more evidence chocolate is good for the heart. A study published by the American Heart Association Monday adds to the growing body of evidence showing the health [...]
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Kentucky among the unhealthiest states, largely due to smoking, fatty foods and lack of exercise. LOUISVILLE, Ky. Jul 18, 2005 — Kentucky ranks among the unhealthiest states a plight that’s largely self-inflicted due to smoking, eating fatty foods and not exercising enough, The Courier-Journal reported in a special section published Sunday. Chronic poor health threatens [...]
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With the religious making inroads in popular culture and politics, nonbelievers yearn for higher power in Washington. It’s been years, decades even, since the Almighty was so hot. The evidence is everywhere. President Bush rallied the faithful to hold on to the White House. A book by an Orange County preacher extolling God’s purpose in [...]
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — An atheist who convinced a federal appeals court three years ago that the words “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance are unconstitutional returned to court Monday and made his case a second time. Michael Newdow, a doctor and lawyer, is suing four Sacramento-area school districts on behalf several atheist children [...]
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